The Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 44.25mm (reference 304.30.44.52.01.001) is a modern iteration of the iconic Speedmaster chronograph, which has been a staple of Omega's collection for over six decades. This particular model combines the classic design elements of the Speedmaster with modern technologies, resulting in a watch that is both timeless and … Continue reading Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 44.25mm 304.30.44.52.01.001
How to use a GMT
In horology, the GMT term refers to the ability to display the time across multiple time zones. Useful for anyone with business around the world, the GMT complication becomes an invaluable travel companion, coordinating and connecting people from every corner of the globe. For the purposes of this blog, we will reference the Tag Heuer … Continue reading How to use a GMT
An introduction to complications: The Longines Master Complications.
In Layman's terms, a complication is an addition to the movement, which brings another dimension to the time keeping capabilities of a watch. In other words, it makes the watch more complicated... Complications vary in funtion, size, expense and complexity. There is no set benchmark for how intricate something must be, or how long it … Continue reading An introduction to complications: The Longines Master Complications.
Tudor Black Bay Chrono: Hands on review
For long enough now, Tudor products have been causing a stir in the watch industry. Long enough to think that the waiting lists and premium pricing is a lot more to do with a high quality swiss manufacturer and less to do with the typical 'Rolex's younger brother' stereotype that has long been with the … Continue reading Tudor Black Bay Chrono: Hands on review
A look back: Top 16 Dive Watches In 2016
Hello, Peter from the Watch source here! Whilst it is still me writing and making all the newly released blogs and videos, we came across this blog post written in 2016 by a previous writer 'Ash from the watch source'! And once we'd read it we simply had to share it! While some of the … Continue reading A look back: Top 16 Dive Watches In 2016
Tag Heuer Carrera Caliber 5 Day Date (war201a.ba0723): Hands on review and unboxing.
Tag Heuer, among the die-hard watch snobs, are often rather unloved. Which is strange, considering they have nearing 160 years in the watch industry, originating as Uhrenmanufaktur Heuer AG in 1860 That's 8 years longer than IWC, 24 years older than Breitling and 55 years older than Rolex! The company Heuer later being bought out … Continue reading Tag Heuer Carrera Caliber 5 Day Date (war201a.ba0723): Hands on review and unboxing.
A guide to all things chronograph!
Chronographs seem fairly simple. Press a button and it starts the 'stopwatch', press it again, it stops, press another button it resets. Repeat. Sounds simple right? Well for most, it is! But for some, the intricacies of the chronograph, its specific function and the structure of the mechanism is very important. And chances are if … Continue reading A guide to all things chronograph!
Thickest, thinner, thinnest! With the Jaeger LeCoultre Master Grand Ultra Thin, Breitling Superocean 42 & Oris ProDiver Chronograph.
A brief read today and another comparative blog post, today comparing the varying thicknesses of watches! From our hands down thickest watch right down to our most slimline piece in stock here at The Watch Source Preowned! 19mm - Oris ProDiver Chronograph 51mm 01 774 7727 7154 We'll begin with the must chunky piece in … Continue reading Thickest, thinner, thinnest! With the Jaeger LeCoultre Master Grand Ultra Thin, Breitling Superocean 42 & Oris ProDiver Chronograph.
Movement finishes: Part II
Now onto the second part of our digital encyclopaedia of case and movement finishes! In Part I, we went through the simpler world of case finishes, if you haven't read that first we'd recommend it as it will set you up nicely for the much more complex series of movement finishes! Part I can be … Continue reading Movement finishes: Part II
Case finishes: Part I
There's a lot of tricky terminology when it comes to watches. These can be quite confusing, especially when you're new in the watch game! And one that comes up particularly frequently is the word 'finish'. The finish is the manufacturing process where the surface texture of a metal is manipulated to give it an attractive … Continue reading Case finishes: Part I
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